Metro Commercial Negotiates Lease for Carter's Childrens's Wear

The agreement continues the expansion of this children’s retail chain in New Jersey.

MARLTON, NJ, December 19, 2005 -- Metro Commercial Real Estate, Inc., the region's premier full-service retail real estate company, has negotiated a new lease for a 12,000 sq. ft. Carter’s Children Wear, the nation’s # 1 supplier and manufacturer of quality children’s apparel.

Carter’s Children’s Wear provides clothing and accessories for children from newborn through size 7.  Founded in 1865, Carter’s has dressed generations of children, and prides itself on providing fashionable, high quality products that offer convenience and comfort at a reasonable price.   There are currently over 180 Carter’s retail stores throughout the United States.

The new Carter’s location will be located at Marlton Crossing, a 300,000 sq ft. community center situated between Route 70 and Route 73 in Marlton, NJ.  Key anchors include TJ Maxx, Burlington Coat Factory and DSW Shoe Warehouse.

This new lease will be Carter’s 3rd retail outlet in the Greater Philadelphia market and its second in Southern New Jersey.  Metro Commercial's Michael Murray represented Carter’s Children’s Wear in this transaction, and Dina Berlin of Centro Watts represented the owner.

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Metro Commercial Real Estate
Jamie Joffe
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About Metro Commercial:
Metro Commercial Real Estate, Inc. (www.MetroCommercial.com) is one of the area's leading brokerage firms focusing on the leasing, sale, and expansion of retail properties throughout the region. Founded in 1987, Metro Commercial specializes in retail tenant representation, shopping center leasing, property management, investment property sales, construction services and enclosed malls. With 3 offices throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey , Metro Commercial currently serves as the exclusive leasing agent for more than 190 retail properties, totaling in excess of 14 million square feet. Metro Commercial has been recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Philadelphia Business Journal, and is committed to client satisfaction and superior customer service.